Backpack with auxiliary handholds

Abstract

A backpack is disclosed which includes a pack for accommodating a load, a pair of shoulder straps extending from the pack from which to haul the load, and an anti-fatigue arrangement including a respective auxiliary handhold at opposing ends thereof to provide the user with access to each auxiliary handhold at a respective location in front of each shoulder of the user. The auxiliary handholds enable a user to maintain his or her arms in an elevated position when using the backpack and to selectively manipulate the backpack on the upper back of the user. Methods of modifying a backpack having shoulder straps for carrying a load to include a pair of auxiliary handholds are also disclosed.

Description

BACKGROUNDTechnical Field[0001]This disclosure generally relates to backpacks and more specifically to providing a backpack with auxiliary handholds for a user to maintain his or her arms in an elevated position when using the backpack and to selectively manipulate the backpack on the upper back of the user.Description of the Related Art[0002]Backpacks come in a variety of styles and sizes and include various features for carrying a load when hiking or backpacking short or long distances, for example. One conventional backpack 10 that is particularly well suited for long distance backpacking is shown in FIG. 1. The backpack 10 includes a pack 12 with various compartments (e.g. an upper compartment and a lower compartment) for accommodating a load and a pair of shoulder straps 14R, 14L extending from the pack 12 from which to haul the load on a user's back. The backpack 10 further includes accessory loops 16R, 16L on the shoulder straps 14R, 14L for optionally securing one or more hi...

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Benefits of technology

The patent describes backpacks that have additional handholds, which make it easier for users to carry long loads with greater comfort. These modifications can be made to existing backpacks, making them more versatile and user-friendly.

Problems solved by technology

Although the conventional backpack 10 shown in FIG. 1 and other known backpacks are particularly well suited for long distance hiking or backpacking, among other activities, such backpacks nevertheless suffer from certain deficiencies and drawbacks.

For example, during long distance hikes or backpacking, a user may experience swollen hands, uncomfortableness and fatigue resulting from carrying heavy packs in the same position over such long distances.

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